Six elite 35+ men's clubs. One day. Two trophies. 7v7 format, max 15 players per squad. Losing semifinalists automatically compete for the Challengers Trophy. Fields 3 & 4, Pleasant Park, Apex, NC.
A professional-grade tournament built for the over-35 player who still has game.
Kickoff at 10:00 AM. Third Place & Final matches in the afternoon. Awards ceremony wraps by 5:30 PM. Fields 3 & 4, Pleasant Park, Apex, NC.
Max 15 players per squad. Two groups of three compete in round-robin, followed by crossover semifinals and a championship final.
Fields 3 & 4, Pleasant Park, Apex, NC. All players must be 35 years of age as of January 1, 2026. Photo ID required at check-in.
Group stage: 2 × 15-min halves, 5-min halftime. Semifinals, Third Place & Final: 2 × 20-min halves, 5-min halftime.
Certified professional referees and linesmen assigned to every match. Highest standard of officiating for all 15 games.
The Semifinals and Championship Final will be live streamed on the CKSC YouTube channel. Photography and videography all day.
One-time registration fee covers all group stage + knockout matches for your entire squad of up to 15 players.
All players must submit a government-issued photo ID confirming date of birth. Rosters (max 15 players) must be submitted before the deadline. Players must be 35 years of age as of January 1, 2026.
Fill in your team manager details. Payment details and waiver links will be sent after confirmation.
Thanks! We'll be in touch at the manager email with payment details and waiver links.
All players must sign the liability waiver to be eligible to participate.
Questions? cksccorp@gmail.com
Six clubs from across the East Coast competing for the Carolina Champions Trophy.
🏴 Maryland
🏴 Washington, DC
🏴 New York
🏴 Charlotte, NC
🏠 Apex, NC — Host
🏠 Apex, NC — Host
The full match schedule will be published once all 6 teams are confirmed. Check back closer to December 6, 2026.
Round-robin group stage · Crossover Semifinals · Challengers Trophy · Champions Final
All matches at Fields 3 & 4, Pleasant Park, Apex NC · Kickoff 10:00 AM
Every ticket supports the Carolina Champions Trophy 2026. Buy your strip and get entered into the lucky draw on December 6!
in Amazing Prizes
Gift cards, merchandise, experiences & surprise prizes to be announced!
Per Strip
Each strip = multiple ticket numbers. More strips = more chances to win!
December 6, 2026
Winners announced live at the Champions Trophy tournament at Pleasant Park, Apex NC.
Send $10 per strip to:
Include your name & phone number in the memo.
Once payment is confirmed, your raffle ticket strip will be delivered to you via WhatsApp.
Questions? Email cksccorp@gmail.com · All proceeds support the Carolina Champions Trophy 2026
Support Triangle-area over-35 soccer. Reach hundreds of players, families, and fans.
CKSC Football Club has been a cornerstone of Triangle-area soccer since its founding in 2012. Built from a shared love of the beautiful game, CKSC has grown into one of the most respected over-35 clubs in the region.
The CKSC Champions Trophy was born from a simple belief: the passion for soccer doesn't retire at 35. After a successful inaugural tournament in 2025, the 2026 edition features 6 teams with a 7v7 format, improved facilities, live streaming, and a full-day celebration of the sport.
CKSC Corp is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. All event proceeds support tournament operations and community soccer initiatives in the Apex/Triangle area.
For registration, sponsorship, volunteering, or general questions — reach out directly.
Send each team their unique link. Players who open it will have their team pre-filled on the sign-up form.
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